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Management Credentials for New Managers

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Accredited Supervisor Qualification

The 30 credit ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT is an intensive suite of 12 courses, designed to enable new and experienced supervisors and team leaders develop the knowledge with which to successfully manage the efficient operations of work units in all types of industries. This course forms 100% of the credit requirements for the GIAM ACCREDITED SUPERVISOR Qualification.

  • Level: 1st.Line Manager
  • Courses: 10 
  • Credits: 20
  • Learning: Online | Learn at your own pace
  • Duration: 6 months at 8 hours per week
  • Exam(s) 2 exams
  • Certification: GIAM Credentials

Accredited Office Manager Qualification

The 20 credit ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION comprises 10 courses, designed to provide newly appointed and aspiring Business Administration supervisor with the knowledge and skills to take up a first-line management role in business administration (Office Manager, Assistant Manager, Program Manager,  Office Supervisor) within your organization.

On successful completion of this program, candidates will be awarded the ACCREDITED OFFICE MANAGER qualification.

  • Level: 1st.Line Manager
  • Courses: 10 
  • Credits: 20
  • Learning: Online | Learn at your own pace
  • Duration: 6 months at 8 hours per week
  • Exam(s) 2 exams
  • Certification: GIAM Credentials

Accredited Human Resources Supervisor Qualification

The 20 credit ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT comprises 10 courses, designed to provide newly appointed and aspiring H-R professionals with the knowledge and skills to take up a first-line management role in the human resources department (H-R Supervisor, H-R Team Leader, H-R Partner) within an organization.

On successful completion of this program, candidates will be awarded the ACCREDITED HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL qualification

  • Level: 1st.Line Manager
  • Courses: 10 
  • Credits: 20
  • Learning: Online | Learn at your own pace
  • Duration: 6 months at 8 hours per week
  • Exam(s) 2 exams
  • Certification: GIAM Credentials

Accredited Sales Manager Qualification

The 20 credit ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SALES AND MARKETING MANAGEMENT comprises 10 courses, designed to provide newly appointed and aspiring H-R professionals with the knowledge and skills to take up a first-line management role in the human resources department (H-R Supervisor, H-R Team Leader, H-R Partner) within an organization.

On successful completion of this program, candidates will be awarded the ACCREDITED SALES MANAGER qualification

  • Level: 1st.Line Manager
  • Courses: 10 
  • Credits: 20
  • Learning: Online | Learn at your own pace
  • Duration: 6 months at 8 hours per week
  • Exam(s) 2 exams
  • Certification: GIAM Credentials

Accredited Quality Manager Qualification

The 20 credit ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT comprises 10 courses, designed to enable aspiring and new team leaders and supervisors to rapidly acquire the knowledge and skills to excel in a first-line  supervisory or team leadership role within an operations unit or department.

On successful completion of this program, candidates will be awarded the ACCREDITED QUALITY MANAGER qualification.

  • Level: 1st.Line Manager
  • Courses: 10 
  • Credits: 20
  • Learning: Online | Learn at your own pace
  • Duration: 6 months at 8 hours per week
  • Exam(s) 2 exams
  • Certification: GIAM Credentials

People and Organization Management Courses

Foundation Skills in Management

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Building an Effective Work Team

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Mastering Time Management

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Managing Conflict in the Workplace

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Working Effectively as a Team Member

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Effective Business Writing Skills

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours 

Managing Workplace Relationships

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Sales and Marketing Management Courses

Foundations in Sales Management

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours 

Effective Business Negotiating Skills

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Foundations in Marketing Management

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours 

Manage Promotions and Advertising

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Operations and Quality Management Courses

Foundations in Quality Management

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours 

Manage Materials and Equipment

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Essentials of Customer Service Management

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours 

Managing Customer Complaints

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours 

Leadership and Strategy Management Courses

Foundations in Leadership

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Motivate for Performance

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Understanding Business

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Business Development

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Finance Management Courses

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Foundations in Cost Management

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours 

Foundations in Accounting for Managers

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Writing Effective Business Reports

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Human Resources Management Courses

Foundations in Training and Development

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours

Foundations in Human Resources Management

Level: 1st-Line & Mid-Management

20 CPD Hours 

Foundations in Workplace Coaching

Level: 1st-Line & Mid-Management

20 CPD Hours

Coping with Stress in the Workplace

Level: First-Line Management

20 CPD Hours 

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Key Features of Accredited Manager Qualifications

The Degree Alternative

GIAM Qualifications offer the most cost effective and time efficient alternative to BBA and MBA degree programs. Develop your skills across the full range of essential business and management roles, in Finance, Management, Operations, Marketing, HR etc..).

Online | On-Demand

Global courses use best practice online learning technologies, and are accessible on all devices 24/7. Assessment is through online examinations for each competency domain (see below).

Career Pathways

Earn G-IAM qualifications as you progress your career in management, from Accredited Supervisor level through to Accredited Senior Executive levels.

Share your Credentials

Your credentials are accessed on the blockchain secure Credential.net platform and you can share your achievements on social media, and with current and prospective employers.

Earning your Credentials

The process is easy!

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Select your Credential Program

Select the credential program and courses which best meet your career needs now (Certificate, Advanced Diploma). You can upgrade your credentials from Certificate to Diploma and to Advanced Diploma whenever you wish.

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Complete your Courses and Exams

Study at your own pace and complete the online and offline content. Then register for and complete the online M|C examinations for each module.  Once you have completed the minimum  number of courses and exams for each credential. you will be registered for your management credential. 

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Earn and Share your Credentials

Promote your learning and your achievements! The Global Accredible platform allows you to share your credentials and skill sets on multiple social media platforms, and provide verification of your achievements for employers.

FAQs

A Global Management Academy Professional Credential is awarded for completion of a series of courses within a specific business or management skill set. On completion of a set number of courses, candidates will qualify for the Professional Management Credentials. Professional Certificates typically contain between 3 and 4 courses, and diploma programs between 6 and 8 courses. Assessment is based on multiple choice quizzes in each course.

On completion, participants are awarded Digital Credentials on Global’s blockchain verified digital platform – share your skills and expertise on social media, and with employers

Global Management Academy professional credentials are not higher education awards such as degrees or master’s qualifications, and they are not part of nationally regulated academic frameworks.

Instead, our programmes are built around internationally relevant management and leadership competencies aligned with current global workplace expectations and industry best practice, such as the U.K’s National Occupational Standards’, and the EMSI skills framework. This ensures the skills you develop are practical, transferable, and applicable across a wide range of countries, sectors and organisational contexts.

Each Global Management Academy course and credential includes a detailed competency profile that clearly outlines the specific knowledge, skills and behaviours learners are expected to develop. These competency profiles form an integral part of our digital credentialing process and are issued alongside your Global digital credential, providing transparent, verifiable evidence of your professional capabilities.

Ultimately, Global Management Academy credentials are designed to demonstrate applied competence, strengthen professional credibility, and support career development in an increasingly global and interconnected labour market.

A Global Management Academy Digital credential is the acknowledgement that you have invested time in developing your skills. Global Digital credentials comprise digital badges and certificates, and the technology to promote your achievements, and showcase your knowledge and skills across social media platforms, and with your employer and recruitment platforms.

Global credentials are verifiable using secure blockchain technologies.

On completion of all Global courses, you will be able to download and print a completion certificate.  The Course Completion Certificate will also detail your acquired CPD hours from the course of study.

On completion of your Professional Credential Program, you will receive Digital Certification and a Digital Badge from Global Management Academy on the Hyperstack Blockchain verified digital certification platform. The Credential profile will also list the courses completed, and detail the skills and knowledge (competencies) you will have aqcuired. You will be able to share you achievements on multiple social media and career sites.

Keeping your skills current and continuing your professional development is essential in today’s fast-changing business environment. However, balancing work, family and personal commitments can be challenging.

Global Management Academy’s professional certificates and diplomas are designed specifically for busy professionals. Our flexible online learning model enables you to study at a time, place and pace that suits your lifestyle, allowing you to fit learning around your existing responsibilities.

Our programmes are practical, accessible and supported by a user-friendly online learning environment, helping you build confidence without becoming overwhelmed. If you are currently employed, you can immediately apply your new knowledge and skills in the workplace, reinforcing your learning and delivering real value to your organisation.

Whether you are seeking career progression, preparing for greater responsibilities or exploring new opportunities, a Global Management Academy credential can help you develop the skills, confidence and professional recognition needed to advance your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Learners are free to complete their learning at their own pace. On average, learners take 2 months (at 6 to 8 hours per week) to complete a Certificate Program, and up to 4 months to complete a Professional Diploma Program.

All Global Management Academy courses and programs are delivered through Online Learning through the Global E-Learning Portal. Each course comprises:

  • Online Lectures and interactive learning
  • Online Videos
  • Online Quizzes
  • Downloadable Learning Manuals (80 pages +)
  • Additional downloadable workbooks, articles, and case studies.

GMA is committed to providing learners with the most complete learning experiences, to enable both online an offline learning. In addition to the online learning, you will have access to downloadable learning manuals (normally 80 to 100 pages for each course). In addition, you will also have access to associated case studies, workbooks and management resources for each course.

You will receive continuous email support from your tutor throughout your program. You tutor will be available to answer your questions, and may be able to provide additional free resources on request.

Choose your currency in the currency selector, or pay in US Dollars. You can pay for courses through a single payment, or by monthly installments. See the fees for each course / program when you view program details.

On payment, you will receive a confirmation email and shortly thereafter you will receive an email with a link to the Global E-Learning Portal. Your tutor will also be on contact with you within 24 hours.

Depending on your course / program, you will have access to the e-learning portal for between 3 months and 12 months. Single course access is typically for 3 months, and access to courses in credential program for between 4 and 6 months. Please see course details for exact access durations.

If you are not satisfied with your Academy within the first 7 days of purchase, we will refund your money (no questions asked).

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